Speaker Series - Risks of Microplastics Register

Date and Time:
Tue, Apr 14, 2026; 6:30 PM (Central)

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Dana Ripper is Executive Director and Co-founder, Missouri River Bird Observatory

400 Landmarks Blvd, Alton, IL 62002, USA

Webinar URL:

38.88910000,-90.18007000 Craig Heaton cheatoc@gmail.com MM/DD/yyyy amOUuwqNAzpGSXwtHmnd12740

Organized By: Piasa Palisades Group

Location: 400 Landmarks Blvd, Alton, IL 62002, USA

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Event Organizers:
Craig Heaton
   cheatoc@gmail.com
   (618) 345-4822
Katie Heaton
   countrykatydid@gmail.com
   (618) 616-7616

Dana Ripper is a wildlife ecologist who focuses on conservation via ecosystem health. She has an MS in ecology from Arkansas State University and worked on wildlife research projects across the U.S. before making Missouri home in 2008. In 2010, Dana co-founded the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO), a nonprofit organization dedicated to conservation via science, education, and advocacy. Since plastic production and waste mismanagement pose significant threats to climate stability, biotic and abiotic natural resources, and human health and quality of life, one of Dana’s major emphases in her work with MRBO is systemic reduction in single-use plastics. MRBO is an affiliate organization of Break Free From Plastic and Beyond Plastics. Dana is a certified presenter with the Beyond Plastics Speakers Bureau.

Contact Chris Krusa 410-490-5024 with any questions about this event.

Cost: FREE

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